Nigerian killed in Fermo race attack

A man has been arrested by Italian police investigating the killing of a Nigerian immigrant which the government has condemned as a racist attack.

Police say a row broke out at Fermo, a town on Italy's east coast, when racist abuse was hurled at the partner of Emmanuel Chidi Namdi, 36.

Emmanuel Chidi Namdi  and his partner Chinyere

The violence escalated when a traffic pole was pulled from the ground. The victim later died in hospital.

A local man described as a well-known "ultra" football fan is being held.

Amedeo Mancini, 35, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of racially aggravated manslaughter. His lawyer said he "did not mean to kill" and that he had punched the Nigerian in self defence.

So sad!!! Makes me so sad! We must stand against any form of racism. #StandAgainstRacism#

Culled from BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36733575